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Telecommunications Systems Installer CSIR 1303 CREDIT 3 Semester Credit Hours (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Face to face hybrid PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: None COURSE DESCRIPTION This course reviews fundamentals of telecommunications media, including terminology, rules and regulations, safety procedures, industry standards and protocols, installation, connectorization, maintenance, and troubleshooting. General principles of customer service within a technical environment are also studied. The competencies acquired are summarized in a comprehensive project covering network, telephone and coaxial wiring, fiber optics cables, satellite television systems, structural wiring, and "smart house" concepts. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to Read and interpret blueprints to determine wiring requirements; identify telecommunications system components; identify and describe industry standards and protocols; describe safety procedures; select proper tools; connectorize telecommunications media; install, maintain, and troubleshoot telecommunications media; discuss internal/external customer relationships; communicate technical information to customers in a clear, precise and logical manner; update customers on work progress to maintain customer satisfaction and public relations. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Tim Storbeck Email: tjstorbeck@lit.edu Office Phone: 409-247-5236 Office Location: T4 Rm 109D Office Hours: As posted outside my door or on Starfish REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS CABLING The complete guide to Copper and Fiber-Optic Networking ISBN 978-1-118-80732-3
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Week 2 2/1-3/8 Part I LAN Network an Cabling Systems Ch 1,2, &3 Learning Standards 2/2/2026 Week 3 /8-9/15 Choosing the right cable Ch 4 & 5 Labs Terminating cables 2/9/2026 Week 4 2/8-2/15 Tools of the Trade Ch 6,7, &8 Labs working with the tools 2/16/2026 Week 5 2/15-2/22 Copper or Fiber Ch 7 & 8 Labs Testing speed 2/23/2026 Week 6 2/23-3/16 Termination, Wall Plates and connectors Ch 9 & 10 Labs installing plates and Connectors 3/2/2026 Week 7 3/1-3/8 Network Equipment Ch 11 Labs installing racks and wire trays 3/9/2026 Week 8 3/15-3/22 Wireless Networks Ch12 Labs building a mesh wireless network 3/28/2026 Week 9 3/23-3/29 Creating a request for proposal & Work experience from the field Ch 13, 16, & 17 Labs Filling out paperwork correctly 3/30/2026 Week 10 3/29-4/5 History of Fiber Optics Ch 18 & 19 Working w/ laser and LED 4/6/2026 Week 11 4/4-4/12 Principles of light Ch 20 Working w/ Laser and LED 4/13/2026 Week 12 4/12-4/19 Types of Fiber cable Ch 21,22, &23 Labs research availability of Fiber cable 4/20/2026 Week 13 4/19-4/25 Connectors and splicing Fiber Ch 24 & 25 Labs Splicing and terminating 4/25 Week 14 4/26-5/1 Fiber Multiplexer and Equipment Ch 28, 29, & 30 Fiber optic detectors and Receivers. 5/3 Week 15 5/3-5/8 Review Finish any labs not finished Last chance for Hands on Lab make up. 5/9 16 5/10-5-12 Final Last chance to turn in late work Final 5/12
COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: • End of Chapter quiz-test 40% • Attendance 10% • Labs 30% • Final 20% GRADING SCALE 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D 0-59 F LIT does not use +/- grading scales ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Students found to be committing academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, or collusion) may receive disciplinary action. Students need to familiarize themselves with the institution’s Academic Dishonesty Policy available in the Student Catalog & Handbook at http://catalog.lit.edu/content.php?catoid=3&navoid=80#academic-dishonesty. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS For the latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc., review the Minimum Computer and Equipment Requirements on the LIT Online Experience page. A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources. DISABILITIES STATEMENT The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. LIT provides reasonable accommodations as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, to students with a diagnosed disability. The Special Populations Office is located in the Eagles’ Nest Room 129 and helps foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff, as well as promoting awareness among all members of the Lamar Institute of Technology community. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409)-951-5708 or email specialpopulations@lit.edu. You may also visit the online resource at Special Populations - Lamar Institute of Technology (lit.edu).
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